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Add 2/50 and 7/9

2/50 + 7/9 is 184/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    7/9 = 7 × 50/9 × 50 = 350/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/450 + 350/450 = 18 + 350/450 = 368/450
  5. 368/450 simplified gives 184/225
  6. So, 2/50 + 7/9 = 184/225

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